A cozy and finely furnished one bedroom apartment with kitchenette is available for rent. It is on the 2nd floor of a listed building located on the hill of Monticelli which is 2 hours south of Florence, 2.5 hours north of Rome and 20 minutes from Perugia, the capital of Umbria. Several of the listed buildings on the hill are over 1400 years old and have been beautifully restored under the supervision of the Italian Ministry of Culture. Originally the buildings were a fortress at the border of the Easten Roman Empire with the Lombards. It later became a benedictine monastery and after 1474 a summer and hunting residence of noble families. For more information on the history and for more photos search for Castello Monticelli in the web. There is a breathtaking view from the windows of this apartment and from all the terraces on the top of the hill. The minimum stay is 3 months. The rent of € 600 includes the condo fees, Wi-Fi, Internet, Smart TV, waste disposal taxes and the free use of the parking lot and of about 10.000 square meteres of common gardens, terraces and lawns. However, the use of gas, water and electricity are not included. The Internet connection is very good which makes Castello Monticelli interesting also for digital nomads. On the hill we have also a spa....